Literacy Center of West Michigan
The Literacy Center of West Michigan is committed to bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy
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Nonprofit organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. Adult literacy classes and volunteer opportunities.
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Mission
The Literacy Center of West Michigan is committed to bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Literacy Center of West Michigan has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLiteracy Center of West Michigan is a registered education nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 382725232. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Literacy Center of West Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382725232. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Literacy Center of West Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Literacy Center of West Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Literacy Center of West Michigan has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Literacy Center of West Michigan is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Literacy Center of West Michigan. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Literacy Center of West Michigan holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Nonprofit organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. Adult literacy classes and volunteer opportunities. Literacy Center of West Michigan is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Literacy Center of West Michigan are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Literacy Center of West Michigan is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382725232, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LITERACY CENTER OF WEST MICHIGAN is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 57 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Literacy Center of West Michigan
- What is Literacy Center of West Michigan?
- Literacy Center of West Michigan is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. Nonprofit organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. Adult literacy classes and volunteer opportunities.
- When was Literacy Center of West Michigan founded?
- Literacy Center of West Michigan was founded in 1987.
- Who leads Literacy Center of West Michigan?
- Wendy Falb serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Literacy Center of West Michigan located?
- Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
- What is Literacy Center of West Michigan's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Literacy Center of West Michigan trustworthy?
- Literacy Center of West Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Literacy Center of West Michigan's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 382725232.
- What is Literacy Center of West Michigan's website?
- http://www.literacycenterwm.org